When Millennials Become Moms

In this episode, we dive into how to educate our kids about what’s in their food without making them feel anxious or overwhelmed. We explore why our family chooses a healthy lifestyle, covering topics like sugar, dyes, and processed ingredients. You’ll hear tips on explaining food choices in a way that empowers kids to make mindful decisions, even when faced with less healthy options at schools, camps, or social events. Plus, we discuss practical scripts parents can use and ways to help kids feel confident about their choices without creating fear around food.

Show Notes:

•   0:30 – Handling judgment from others

   •   3:30 – Natasha vs. Instagram followers’ judgment

   •   5:40 – Explaining our healthy lifestyle to kids and dealing with camps or schools that serve candy or items with dyes

   •   10:00 – Titanium dioxide

   •   11:00 – Empowering our kids to be educated about what’s in their food

   •   12:30 – Teaching kids about food ingredients without scaring them

   •   16:00 – Why some kids handle dyes better than others

   •   20:00 – Gatorade at sporting events

   •   22:00 – School document on healthy food guidelines

   •   23:00 – How much sugar should a child have daily?

   •   29:00 – Scripts parents can use to talk to their kids about food choices

In this episode, We sat down with Ashley Strong, one half of the inspiring duo known as the Strong Sistas, who founded Nourish Cooperative and Angel Acres Farm. Ashley shares her and her sister Sarah’s journey from struggling with health issues due to dietary misconceptions and stress, to embracing regenerative farming as a path to healing and empowerment. With a B.S. and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Ashley’s unique perspective combines scientific insight with hands-on farming experience, while her sister Sarah’s background in Health Sciences and coaching offers a holistic approach to wellness. Together, they advocate for sustainable living, from farm-to-table practices to community education, offering top tips for families looking to make impactful changes. Listen in to learn about the current state of our food system, the benefits of seasonal eating, and how to teach kids about regenerative farming and the value of real, nourishing food.

Show Notes:

1:38 – How the Strong Sisters started a regenerative farm

4:00 – Health journey and the time it takes

10:30 – Issues with our food system: food recalls, E. coli and listeria outbreaks, and heavy metals in packaged food

16:00 – Top tips for families wanting to make a change

Resources:

    •    eatwild.com

    •    localharvest.org

    •    regenerationinternational.org

    •    regenerativefarmersofAmerica.com

22:00 – Seasonal eating

24:00 – Benefits of canning and root cellars

26:00 – Teaching kids about farming practices

27:00 – All about eggs (Angel Acres - https://angel-acresfarm.com)

44:00 – All about seed oils

In this episode, we chat with Shawna from @alittlelesstoxic about practical ways to make clean living more accessible and affordable. Shawna shares her journey toward a healthier lifestyle and offers valuable tips on transitioning to a less toxic home without breaking the bank. We also dive into favorite budget-friendly recipes, ways to handle picky eaters, and strategies for making small changes that have a big impact. Whether you’re new to clean eating or looking for inspiration to take the next step, this episode has something for every parent seeking a healthier home. Don’t miss our giveaway announcement at the end!

Show Notes:

   •   2:30 – Shawna’s Story and Her Health Journey

   •   10:00 – Making the Switch to a Less Toxic Lifestyle Manageable

   •   12:00 – Navigating News on Heavy Metals and Exposure

   •   15:00 – Shawna’s Top Recipes from Her Cookbook

   •   16:00 – Saving Money on a Non-Toxic Journey

   •   19:00 – What to Splurge On vs. Where to Save

   •   20:00 – Spotlight on Wild Pastures, Primal Pastures, Nourish Co-Op, and Regenerative Farmers of America: https://wildpastures.com, https://primalpastures.com, https://nourishcooperative.com, https://www.regenerativefarmersofamerica.com

   •   29:00 – Tips for Handling Picky Eaters

   •   36:00 – Giveaway Announcement

Shawna’s new book: https://amzn.to/40pAoCF

In this episode of When Millennials Become Moms, we dive into the fun (and chaos) of Halloween night! From managing candy overload to handling sugar-fueled meltdowns, we share practical tips to help parents navigate trick-or-treating with ease. Whether you’re debating how much candy is too much, planning healthy snack swaps, or trying to avoid bedtime battles.. Tune in for strategies, funny stories, and a little magic to make Halloween a little less stressful and more fun for the whole family!

Approximate Time-codes:

1:15 - New York Recap and why so many bags?

5:15 - Halloween and why kids get colds right around Halloween

7:15 - How to handle all the candy

7:57 - Talking to your kids about real foods vs not real foods

11:05 - Ten Tips for Halloween. The Fairy Candy

14:15 - The Great Trade

15:15 - What to do with excess candy

20:15 - Changing the narrative around Halloween

22:15 - Dinner on Halloween

26:15 - Nature Table

30:15 - Dip'ems

Sami Carrick joins the podcast this week to discuss YOUR questions about reading disorders, dyslexia, and so much more. She is the founder of Sunny Seed co. Her mission began over a decade ago when she was a passionate teacher, deeply troubled by how schools were neglecting crucial research on child development, reading instruction, and neuroscience. She quickly realized the profound impact early childhood experiences had on every aspect of a child’s future—academic, social, emotional, and even their health and cognitive development.

Answering Follower Questions:

00:30 - Educational Shows - Do they help?

01:48 - Research between Screen time and cognitive developments

03:50 - List of Better shows

04:48- What age do you start to read

06:48- Do Flash Cards work?

07:45 - Confidence tips for a 2nd grader with Dyslexia

08:50 - Made by Dyslexia account - https://www.instagram.com/madebydyslexia?igsh=MXMzdDJlY2diY3Bscg%3D%3D

10:50 - Dyslexia Signs at 5 or 6

12:35 - First grader sounds words right to left

13:45 - Sold a story podcast

17:45 - Guessing words but doesn't read 6 yrs old

21:48 - How to help 9 and 10 year old struggling with reading

22:40 - Sensory issues as it relates to dyslexia

26:15 - Free guide -https://sunnyseedco.com/blog/brain-and-body-impact-sensorymotor-reflexes

28:30 - Unschooling and her thoughts

Sami Carrick joins the podcast this week to discuss reading disorders, dyslexia, how to teach your kids to reach, what age and so much more. She is the founder of Sunny Seed co. Her mission began over a decade ago when she was a passionate teacher, deeply troubled by how schools were neglecting crucial research on child development, reading instruction, and neuroscience. She quickly realized the profound impact early childhood experiences had on every aspect of a child’s future—academic, social, emotional, and even their health and cognitive development. . 

Show notes: 

1:30- What to look for in kids and signs of dyslexia or reading disorder 

3:00 - Signs and symptoms of Dyslexia - https://sunnyseedco.com/blog/dyslexia-in-young-children

5:00 - Dyslexia, Anxiety and Dysgraphia 

7:00- Diet and Dyslexia 

9:00- Playtime and Dyslexia 

11:00- Why teaching reading early is a disservice 

14:00 - issues with learning to read by sight words 

15:00 - Enjoying reading and read aloud sessions 

20:00- Check out all of SunnySeed Co’s Freebies here:  https://sunnyseedco.com/sunnyseed-products

21:00 - Research Based Interventions 

This week we get to talk to Lori Bregman. She is the doula of all doulas. She has over 20 years of experience, Lori works with moms-to-be and new moms on all aspects of their personal transformation from fertility through pregnancy and into new motherhood. She answers all of your questions about prenatals, c-sections, induction, hormones, baby weight and so much more!

Show Notes:

1:24 - Prenatal Vitamins

2:00- Vitamins to take to get pregnant

3:30 - Lori Bregman's Tip for Getting IVF to work

7:00- How to Prepare for first pregnancy at 40

9:30 - Getting Husbands involved with having a doula

10:45 - Getting Induced and what you need to know

15:00 - The Business of Being Born Link - https://amzn.to/4evdZYy

16:34 - How to prep for a healthy home for baby

18:46 - Skin Deep EWG - https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/

21:00 - Tips for a  non- medicated/lower pain birth

22:00 - Amy Budden’s Hypno Epidural Mediation, Magic Mommy Nap and Hypo Induction - https://www.connectthemind.com/meditations

23:00 - Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth - https://amzn.to/4evdZYy

27:00 - Natasha’s 4 c sections. How to use a doula for your c sections

31:00 - How to have a gentle C Section

34:00- How to avoid tearing or 4th degree tear

37:00 Accuracy of ultrasound measurements?

42:00- VBAC tips

44:00 - https://www.milescircuit.com

45:12 - tips for balancing hormones after pregnancy

47:00- I haven’t tried it but checking out: https://www.instagram.com/eat.mamameals/?hl=en

Natasha is sick but still answering all your questions from bed. We talk about everything from getting sick, rom coms, bath filters, talking to your kids about weight, grandparents, lumebox and more!

Show Notes (approximate timecodes):

0:30 - Why are you sick again? Why are you seemingly always sick? 

2:30 - Moms are the last to take care of themselves 

5:00 - Rom-com recommendations 

7:00 - Bath time and filtering bath water 

8:00 - Supplements and benefits of ashwagandha 

11:46 - Preparing your body for pregnancy with supplements 

12:30 - Natasa’s new favorite prenatal. Not an ad 

13:00 - Research about Vitamin B6 and magnesium causing nausea during pregnancy 

14:00 - Creating your village 

16:00 - Answering questions: How do you use your LumeBox? 

17:00 - What is your favorite vegan cheese brand and favorite vegan butter? 

19:30 - Child who is active and very thin – any good protein powders for weight gain? 

22:00 - Talking to your kids about weight and comparisons 

25:00 - When your child says, “I don’t want to wear this because it makes me look fat” 

27:00 - Boomer grandparent vs. millennial parent 

30:00 - Why we need to be more supportive  of other moms

Links:

Prenatal - wenatal.com/drorganicmommy

Lumebox  discount - https://thelumebox.com/pages/lb68/?_ef_transaction_id=&oid=3&affid=82&discount=drorganicmommy

Boomer Grandparent reels- https://www.instagram.com/reel/DAZ0t7YOOnk/?igsh=cXN6dDIzZDd0NnNx

In this episode, we dive into the many stressors that come with being a millennial mom, from the chaos of moving with your kids to the pressures of keeping up with extracurricular activities and playdates. We’ll share tips on how to prepare your children for a big move, balance their schedules, and avoid burnout.

Stressors of Life: Moving, Extracurriculars, and More

01:00- Plastics presentation with Dr Vivian

1:43 - Moving and how you prepare your child for a move

4:30 - How long in advance should you prepare your child

7:33 -Moving schools

9:21 - Is there a good age to switch schools?

10:00- Teaching our kids about grit

12:00 - Signing up for too many activities

14:00 - Simplicity parenting

17:00 Are Playdates on the outs?

We are excited to welcome back Dr. Elisa Song from Healthy Kids, Happy Kids. Natasha shares the story of her daughter's five-day hospitalization due to viral-induced asthma, and Dr. Elisa Song provides an extensive list of remedies to help support your kids during the upcoming cold and flu season.

Links:

Epsom Salt Bath - I https://a.co/d/0f3htY0

Omega 6 called GLA - https://www.nordic.com/products/nordic-beauty-borage-oil/?variant=39472189800632

Tiny Health Stool test -https://www.tinyhealth.com

HMO supplements -https://layerorigin.com or https://www.beginhealth.com

Homeopathic arsenicum album - https://www.boironusa.com/product/arsenicum-album-30c-bonus-care-pack/?gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAAC8UJE4dOFy6952x66FCy6g6E9IXF&gclid=CjwKCAjwooq3BhB3EiwAYqYoEgBTmYKJjrEV1AwaA_e0qszUw_ySv7m8AZVVHHfb-A2st4LwA2WnLxoCVD4QAvD_BwE

Umcka Cold Care - https://amzn.to/4cYfRrq

Show Highlights (approximate time-codes)